Government & Politics
Summerfest grounds to host DNC ‘Delegate Welcome Party’
Summerfest will have about a week after its annual 11-day music festival to prepare for another major event, the...
DNC host committee moves forward with interim leader
After the swift removal of its top leaders, the local host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention is getting its bearings with less than six months until the big event.
Wisconsin exports end 2019 down more than $1 billion
A 10% decline in December left Wisconsin’s exports down by more than $1 billion last year compared to 2018 totals as companies dealt with global trade uncertainty and economic slowdowns in Europe and China, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Handcuffed: State regulations hamper licensing of ex-offenders
In late 2014, Trista Pomella was charged with a misdemeanor cannabis possession offense in Tampa, Florida.Â
Pomella made her court...
Veolia Water Milwaukee union employees ratify new contract
Union employees have ratified a 3-year labor contract with Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC, the company announced today.
DNC host committee launches portal to recruit 15,000 volunteers
The local host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention says more than 10,000 people have already expressed interest in volunteering during the July event.
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See photos: Top takeaways from BizTimes’ 2020 Economic Trends event
BizTimes Media's annual Economic Trends event was held Friday morning at the Italian Community Center, before a crowd of about 500.
See photos: Trump aims to ‘fuel’ his campaign with rally in Milwaukee
Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump came to downtown Milwaukee Tuesday night to hear the president campaign for re-election, focusing his remarks more on national security and the U.S. economy than on local issues.
Lawyer for owner of former Northridge Mall focuses on city’s redevelopment plans for site
Court proceedings over the mandated demolition of the former Northridge Mall on Milwaukee's northwest side continued into day two, as the city further detailed the buildings' deteriorating condition while their owners called into question whether they were given a fair shake by the city.
Northridge Mall owners, city make arguments in court hearing over raze order
The owners of the former Northridge Mall on Milwaukee's far northwest side say the city's order to raze the mall buildings is unreasonable and arbitrary.